Bursitis in Waterloo, London SE1
Painful, irritated bursa at the hip, shoulder, knee or elbow — settled, then we fix what’s loading it.
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Bursitis
A bursa is a small fluid-filled cushion that reduces friction around a joint. Bursitis is when one becomes irritated and inflamed — most often at the hip, shoulder, knee or elbow — causing local pain that’s worse with movement or pressure on the area.
It’s usually a symptom of how an area is being loaded, rather than a problem that appears out of nowhere.
Often it isn’t where it hurts
A bursa gets irritated when the structures around it overload or rub against it — often because of a movement or control issue nearby. A hip that isn’t moving well, a shoulder blade that isn’t controlling the joint, or a repetitive load can all set it off. That’s why settling the bursa alone often isn’t enough — the cause keeps re-irritating it. We assess the whole area to find what’s actually driving it.
How we treat it
Treatment calms the irritated bursa and the tissues around it, then addresses the movement, control and loading cause so it settles for good.
We’ll also guide activity and loading so you can stay active without flaring it.
Common questions
How long does bursitis take to settle?
It varies with the joint and the cause, but most cases settle well once the irritation and the underlying loading are addressed.
Should I rest or keep moving?
Usually a balance — we’ll guide what to modify and what to keep doing, since total rest often isn’t the answer.
Will it keep coming back?
Not if we address the movement or loading cause, rather than just the symptom.
Is it serious?
Most bursitis is very treatable. We’ll assess properly and tell you honestly if anything needs onward referral.
We’re ready to help you navigate your pain — when you are.
Most people who come to us have been carrying this for too long, hoping it would settle on its own. When you’re ready to actually understand what’s driving it, we’re here. Start with a free 15-minute call, or send a message below — we’ll come back to you personally.
- ✆07796 508097
- ✉info@londonosteopath.com
- ⌂91 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HW
Near Lambeth North & Waterloo
